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Tennessee FFA Association
Floriculture
Handbook
2017-2021TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 2
Purpose
The Tennessee FFA Floriculture Career Development Event is designed to create an interest in
career preparation for all current and future aspects of the floriculture industry through
leadership development and hands on technical skill development using industry standards
which are delivered through the agriculture education curriculum.
Floriculture is a discipline of horticulture concerned with the cultivation of flowering and
ornamental plants for gardens and the floral industry.
The floriculture industry encompasses the following:
Greenhouse and field production and management.
Garden center and floral shop management.
Floral design and management.
Objectives
Identify plant materials, supplies, and equipment utilized in the floriculture industry.
Demonstrate an understanding of the biological and scientific principles and develop the skills underlying
propagation, variety development, growth requirements, growing techniques, harvesting, marketing and
maintenance of established floriculture plants.
Identify and recommend solutions for plant disorders.
Demonstrate the use of principles of design and develop related skills.
Identify, select, operate and maintain appropriate supplies and equipment for floriculture production, design
and marketing.
Demonstrate the use of safety procedures and practices in floriculture operations.
Operate, manage and maintain facilities for floriculture operations.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary for successful employment in the floriculture industry.
Demonstrate proper sales and customer service skills.
Demonstrate general business practices appropriate to the floriculture industry.
Effectively work together as a team.TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 3
Event Rules
Each team will be comprised of four members.
All four scores will be used to determine total team score.
FFA Official Dress is NOT required for this event.
Under no circumstances will any participant be allowed to touch or handle plant material
during the event except when instructed by the event staff.
Any communication between participants during the event will be sufficient cause to
eliminate the team from the event. The exception to this is the team activity.
Any participant caught cheating during the event will be expelled from the event.
All participants are expected to be prompt at their stations throughout the event. No
provision will be made for tardiness, which will in most cases cause the late participant to
lose event points.
The event superintendent will assign the participants to group leaders who will escort them
to various event staging sites. Participants must know their participant number and stay in
their assigned group at all times or until told to change leaders by the event
superintendent.
Any assistance given to a participant from any source during the event, other than a
floriculture official, will be sufficient cause to eliminate the team from the event.
All participants will be given an identification number by which they will be designated
throughout the event.
Various computer applications may be utilized throughout the floriculture event.
Any participant in possession of an electronic and/or communication device in the event
area is subject to disqualification.TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 4
Event Format
Materials students need to provide:
Clear, transparent clipboard, free of notes
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils
Prepared résumé
Floral cutters/clippers
Ribbon shears
Wire cutters
Floral knife
Calculator- Should be battery operated, non-programmable and non-scientific (basic five
function only). No other calculators are allowed to be used during the event.
Participants may also bring an apron, and/or a tool belt and towels.
TEAM ACTIVITY (800 POINTS)
Each team will perform an assignment routinely performed in some phase of the floriculture
industry that requires teamwork. Prior to the event, the Tennessee FFA Floriculture Career
Development Event committee will select a theme and series of floriculture industry
assignments that span the breadth of the industry from production to design. These tasks will
be described in situational terms for presentation to each team. Forty-five minutes will be
allowed for completing the activity. There will be an additional fifteen minutes for preparation
and clean up. All materials needed to complete the assignment will be provided.
The type of assignments that may be used in this phase of the event are but are not limited to:
Prepare floral products for an event.
Prepare and pack floral products for shipping and updating inventory.
Create a floral product display.
Create a greenhouse production and task schedule to meet the needs of a given customer
Scoring criteria for the team preparation and presentation are on the team activity scorecard
which will be recorded by a judge.TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 5 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT (200 POINTS) Fifty specimens from the floriculture plant and equipment identification list will be displayed for participants to identify by technical and common names. A number will designate each specimen. Four points will be awarded for each specimen that is correctly identified. Each participant will be allowed 25 minutes to complete this phase of the event. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION (200 POINTS) Participants will answer 50 multiple choice questions that cover all areas of the floriculture industry as reflected in the event objectives. The test will be made up of the previous five years National FFA Floriculture General Knowledge Exams located on ffa.org. This phase of the event will test participants’ knowledge and understanding of basic biological and scientific principles of producing and marketing flowers, plants and foliage. Each participant will be allowed 50 minutes to complete the exam. Each answer has a value of four points. PROBLEM-SOLVING/DECISION-MAKING (200 POINTS) Each participant will solve ten problems related to the various aspects of the floriculture industry identified in the event objectives. Each problem will describe the situation or create the problem and list four possible solutions to the problem. The participant must decide on the best possible solution to the problem. All materials and information necessary to solve the problem will be available to the participant as he/she solves the problem. Each participant will be allowed 50 minutes to complete this phase of the event. Each correct solution has a value of 20 points. ANNUAL PRACTICUMS (300 POINTS) Each participant will complete three annual practicums: 1. Floral arrangement 2. Job interview 3. Growing procedures FLORAL ARRANGEMENT (100 POINTS) Make a $55 floral arrangement (The $55 cost will include both labor and tax and be within fifty
TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 6 cents either way of the $55). The event superintendent will announce the type of arrangement during the team orientation meeting. Using the materials provided, participants will be allowed 20 minutes to complete their arrangements and itemized bills. The event assistant at the beginning of the practicum will provide participants the retail price of the flowers and foliage that they will use in their arrangements. The markup will be built into the retail price. When the participant has determined the total arrangement cost, he or she has included the markup. Retail cost of flowers and foliage given to the participant will be determined after polling florists to determine their current retail prices on the flowers and foliage used in the event. Scoring criteria are presented on the floral arrangement practicum scorecard which will be recorded by a judge. Explanation of Floral Arrangement Terms Design: Category Interpretation: Design follows objective/ scenario given Balance: Physical and visual Creativity: Artistic inventiveness Depth: Placement of materials at different levels throughout the arrangement Focal Emphasis: Design has one area of design that attracts the eye to it Line: Movement Mechanics: Professional techniques and application Scale: Proportion Unity: Cohesiveness of design JOB INTERVIEW (100 POINTS) Each participant will appear before an employer (judge) for the purpose of interviewing for a position available in the employer’s business. The event superintendent will announce specific information about the job for which the participant is applying at the team orientation meeting. Participants will be given two job descriptions at the team orientation meeting along with application forms to complete. Participants will be allowed to choose the job they wish to interview for and prepare their applications prior to participating in the practicum. Participants will be expected to prepare, prior to the event, a résumé of their experiences and background to present to the judge at the time of the interview. Ten minutes will be allowed for this practicum. Participants will be allowed five minutes to complete the interview and five minutes for judges to score the interview. Scoring criteria are presented on the job interview practicum scorecard which will be recorded by a judge.
TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 7
GROWING PROCEDURES (100 POINTS)
One or more of the three below will be demonstrated on an annual basis. Twenty minutes will
be allowed for this section including questions from the judges.
Potting of Young Plants (Plugs or Liners)
Participants will be asked to plant young plants in the pots provided. Each participant will
be given a group of young plants from which to select their transplants from; an
appropriate pot or pots; potting medium at the correct moisture level, ID stake and a
marking pencil.
Scoring criteria are presented on the plant potting practicum scorecard which will be
recorded by a judge.
Asexual Propagation of Plants
Each participant will be provided the parent plant materials and all other materials
needed to propagate plants asexually. Using the available materials, participants will take
cuttings from the plant before them and stick them in rooting media labeled correctly.
Participants should sanitize all equipment and use appropriately in a safe manner.
Scoring criteria are presented on the asexual plant propagation scorecard which will be
recorded by a judge.
Pinching Plants
A plant will be placed before each participant. The participant will be given instructions as
to what they are to do to the plant by the event assistant in charge of the practicum.
Participants will be judged on the procedures they follow in pinching the plant.
Scoring criteria are presented on the pinching plant scorecard which will be recorded by a
judge.
ROTATIONAL PRACTICUMS (75 POINTS)
In addition to the three annual practicums, three practicums will be selected from the list
below for each noted year. The three to be used will be identified by the event superintendent
in the annual team orientation packet that is available during the summer prior to convention
on the CDE webpage. Of the six rotational practicums, a yearly rotation of two practicums shall
be used. One of the two rotational practicums will be chosen for the state CDE.
SELLING PRACTICUM (75 POINTS) (ONE WILL BE CHOSEN)
Selling One-On-One
Each participant will assume the role of a sales person in a floriculture business (grower,TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 8
florist shop, garden center, etc.)A customer (judge) with a specific need will approach the
participant. The participant will help the customer meet his/her need by using sales skills.
All supplies, information and the business setting in which the participant works will be
provided. Ten minutes will be allowed for this practicum. Of the ten minutes, participants
will be allowed five minutes for dialogue with the customer and completion of the sales
form. Judges will be allowed five minutes to score the participant. Scoring criteria are
presented on the selling one-on-one practicum scorecard which will be recorded by a
judge.
MEDIA SELLING (75 POINTS)
Each participant will be asked to create or evaluate advertising from the following:
Newspaper/catalog ad
Radio script
Newsletter
Brochure/flyer
Email
Social media
Facebook
Twitter
Video – YouTube
Web homepage
All information and materials needed to develop the advertisement will be provided. Twenty
minutes will be allowed for this practicum. Of the 20 minutes, 12 minutes will be allotted for
preparation, five minutes for oral/written presentation and three for judges to score.
Scoring criteria are presented on the media selling practicum which will be recorded by a judge.
MAKE A MIXED PLANTER COMBINATION (75 POINTS)
Each participant will make a $35 mixed planter combination. All plant materials, growing media
and containers will be provided. Twenty minutes will be allowed for each participant to make
their mixed planter combination and complete the itemized listing of costs. At the beginning of
the practicum, the participant will be provided with the retail price of plants and other
materials to be used in their mixed planter combination. The markup is built into the retail
price.
Scoring criteria are presented on the making a mixed planter combination practicum scorecardTENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 9 which will be recorded by a judge. MAKE AND PACKAGE A CORSAGE (75 POINTS) Each participant will make and package a $25 corsage. The type of corsage and information about the corsage will be announced by the event assistant in charge at the beginning of the practicum. All plant and non-plant materials needed to construct and package the corsage will be provided. Each participant will be allowed 20 minutes to complete the construction of the corsage and complete an itemized listing of costs for the corsage constructed. Scoring criteria are presented on the making and packing a corsage scorecard which will be recorded by a judge. IDENTIFYING AND CONTROLLING PLANT DISORDERS (75 POINTS) Pest and disorder items may be presented as an intact specimen, photograph or preserved specimen (herbarium sheet, insect mount, etc.). Each specimen will be designated by a station number. The participant must identify the item and its classification (nutritional/ environmental, insect/ pest, or disease). The participant then must determine the damage location as well as chemical and culture controls for the disorder. Each participant will identify 15 specimens total for this event. No specimens or items may be touched or handled in any way. Fifteen minutes will be allowed for this event. Refer to the Disorder Practicum Scorecard for additional details. The plant disorders will come from the following list of disorders. Nutritional and Environmental Disorders Cold temperature (freeze) Cold water damage Ethylene damage Insufficient water damage Iron deficiency Nitrogen deficiency Phosphorus deficiency Diseases Botrytis – Gray mold Damping-off Downy mildew
TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 10 Leaf spot (Black) Powdery mildew Root rot Rust Stem rot Tospovirus (INSV and TSWV) Insects and Pests Aphids Fungus gnats Leaf miner Leafhopper Mealybugs Scale Shore flies Snails/ Slugs Spider mites Thrips Whiteflies HANDLING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION (75 POINTS) Each participant will be presented with a hazardous situation that could develop in a floriculture business. The participant will be asked to explain how to resolve the problem. The participant will be evaluated on their understanding of the problem and procedures and practices followed in resolving the problem. Ten minutes will be allowed for this practicum. Scoring criteria are presented on the hazardous situation scorecard which will be recorded by a judge.
TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 11
Scoring
Individual
PHASE Points
Team Points
Identification of Plant Material and
200 800
Equipment
General Knowledge 200 800
Problem Solving 200 800
Annual Practicums 300 1,200
Rotational Practicums 75 300
Team Activity 0 800
Total 975 4,700
TIEBREAKERS
INDIVIDUAL
If ties occur the following events will be used in order to determine award recipients:
1. Written Exam
2. Plant and Equipment Identification
3. Floral Arrangement Practicum
4. Growing Procedures
TEAM
If ties occur the following events will be used in order to determine award recipients:
1. Team Activity
2. Written Exam
3. Plant and Equipment IdentificationTENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 12
References
This list of references is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Old General Knowledge Exams located on ffa.org
Other sources may be utilized, and teachers are encouraged to make use of the very best instructional
materials available. The following list contains references that may prove helpful during event preparation.
National FFA Core Catalog—Past CDE Q&A’s (http://shop.FFA.org/cde-qas-c1413.aspx)
Principal of Floral Design, Pat Diehl Scace, James M. DelPrince – Goodheart Wilcox Publisher www.g-w.com
The AIFD Guide to Floral Design: Terms, Techniques, and Traditions – The American Institute of Floral Design
Introduction to Horticulture Science and Technology. – 5th edition 2015 Schroeder, Seagle Felton, Ruter, Inter-
state Publishers, Inc.
Introductory Horticulture – Carroll Shry, Edward Reiley – Eight Edition
Greenhouse Operation and Management – Paul V. Nelson – Seventh Ediition (Specific Reference for the
disorders rotational practicum)
Ball Publishing: Ball Redbook, Volume 1&2, 18th EditionTENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 13 Floriculture Plant Identification List 101 Aechmea fasciata cv. Silver Vase Bromeliad 140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus 102 Ageratum houstonianum Ageratum 141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos 103 Alstroemeria hybrid cv. Peruvian Lily 142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather 104 Anemone coronaria Anemone 143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Eucalyptus 105 Anethum graveolens cv. Dill 144 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia 106 Angelonia hybrid cv. Angelonia 145 Eustoma grandiflorum Lisianthus 107 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Flamingo Plant 146 Exacum affine Persian Violet 108 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon 147 Ficus benjamina cv Benjamin Fig 109 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Zebra Plant 148 Ficus elastica cv Rubber Plant 110 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine 149 Fragaria x ananassa cv. Strawberry Plant 111 Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri Fern 150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia 112 Aster pringlei Monte Cassino Aster 151 Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia 113 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe 152 Gerbera jamesonii Gerbera Daisy 114 Begonia x semperflorens –cultorum Wax Begonia 153 Gladiolus x hortulanus cv. Garden Gladiolus 115 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia 154 Gomphrena hybrid cv. Globe Amaranths 116 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Caladium 155 Gypsophila elegans cv. Baby’s Breath 117 Calibrachoa hybrid cv. Million Bells 156 Hedera helix cv. English Ivy 118 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster 157 Helianthus annuus Sunflower 119 Campanula hybrid cv. Campanula 158 Hemerocallis cv. Daylily 120 Canna x generalis cv. Garden Canna 159 Hippeastrum hybrid cv. Amaryllis 121 Capsicum annuum Ornamental Pepper Plant 160 Hosta cv. Hosta 122 Catharanthus roseus Periwinkle 161 Hoya carnosa Wax Plant 123 Celosia argentea cv. Cockscomb 162 Hyacinthus orientalis cv. Hyacinth 124 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm 163 Hydrangea macrophylla Big Leaf Hydrangea 125 Chamelaucium uncinatum Waxflower 164 Impatiens hybrid cv. Impatiens 126 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant 165 Impomoea batatas cv. Ornamental Sweet Potato 127 Chrysanthemum x morifolium Florist’s Chrysanthemum 166 Iris x xiphium cv. Dutch Iris 128 Clematis hybrid cv. Clematis 167 Senecio cineraria Dusty Miller 129 Codiaeum variegatum pictum Croton 168 Justica brandegeana Shrimp Plant 130 Crassula argentea Jade Plant 169 Kalanchoe x blossfeldiana cv. Kalanchoe 131 Cycas revoluta cv. Sago Palm 170 Leucanthemum x superbum Shasta Daisy 132 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen 171 Leucospermum hybrid cv. Pin Cushion Protea 133 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid 172 Liatris spicata Liatris 134 Cymbopogon cv. Lemongrass (herb) 173 Lilium hybrid cv. Asiatic or Oriental Lily 135 Dahlia hybrid cv. Dahlia 174 Limonium sinuatum Statice 136 Delphinium consolida cv. Larkspur 175 Lobularia maritima Alyssum 137 Dendrobium cv. Dendrobium Orchid 176 Maranta leuconeura Prayer Plant 138 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation 177 Matthiola incana cv. Stock 139 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena 178 Monstera deliciosa Split Leaf Philodendron
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179 Narcissus hybrid cv. Daffodil or Narcissus 200 Salvia splendens cv. Salvia
180 Nephrolepis exaltata cv. Boston Fern 201 Sansevieria trifasciata cv. Snake Plant
181 Ocimum basilicum cv. Basil 202 Schefflera arboricola Octopus Plant
182 Opuntia cv. Cactus 203 Schlumbergera bridgesii Christmas Cactus
183 Paeonia cv. Peony 204 Sempervivum hybrid cv. Hens and Chicks
184 Paphiopedilum hybrid cv. Ladyslipper Orchid 205 Senecio x hybridus cv. Cineraria
185 Pelargonium x hortorum cv. Zonal Geranium Sinningia speciosa Fyfiana Group
206 Florist Gloxinia
186 Pelargonium peltatum cv. Ivy Geranium cv.
187 Pentas hybrid cv. Pentas 207 Solidago hybrid cv Solidago
188 Petroselinum crispum cv. Parsley 208 Solenostemon scutellarioides Coleus
189 Petunia x hybrida cv. Petunia 209 Spathiphyllum Peace Lily
190 Phalaenopsis cv. Moth Orchid 210 Stephanotis floribunda Stephanotis
Philodendron scandens 211 Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise
191 Heartleaf Philodendron
oxycardium 212 Syngonium podophyllum Nephthytis
192 Pilea cadierei Aluminum Plant 213 Tagetes species cv. Marigold
193 Portulaca oleracea cv. Portulaca 214 Tradescantia zebrine Wandering Jew
194 Primula malacoides cv. Primrose 215 Tulipa cv. Tulip
195 Ranunculus hybrid cv. Ranunculus 216 Verbena hybrid cv. Verbena
196 Rhododendron simsii cv. Florist Azalea 217 Vinca hydrid cv. Vinca
197 Rosa hybrid cv Hybrid Tea Rose 218 Viola x wittrockiana cv. Pansy
198 Rumohra adiantiformis Leatherleaf Fern 219 Zantedeschia hybrid cv. Calla Lily
199 Saintpaulia ionantha cv. African Violet 220 Zinnia cv. ZinniaTENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 15
Floriculture equipment and supply identification list
301 Anvil-and-blade pruner 335 Hearing protection 368 Wire cutter
302 18 Gauge floral wire 336 Glue pan 369 PVC (polyvinylchloride) pipe
303 28 Gauge floral wire 337 Glue sticks 370 Wooden pick
304 #3 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) Hook-and-blade pruners (bypass 371 Resin-coated fertilizer
338
pruners)
305 #9 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 372 Respirator
339 Hose punch
306 #40 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 373 Wrist corsage holder
340 Hose repair coupling
307 #100 Ribbon (satin, sheer, wired) 374 PVC pipe cutter
341 Hose-end repair fitting
308 Floral adhesive 375 Greenhouse thermostat
342 Hose-end sprayer
309 Coconut coir 376 Safety goggles
343 Hose-end washer
310 Bulb planter 377 Sand
344 Impulse sprinkler
311 Bouquet sleeve 378 Scoop shovel
345 Irrigation timer
312 Cell pack containers 379 Shade fabric
346 Irrigation tape
313 Cardette 380 Sharpening stone
Sphagetti tubing (1/4” diameter or
314 Ceramic container 347 381 Siphon injector
less)
315 Compressed air sprayer 348 Nosegay holder 382 Chemical resistant gloves
316 Chenille stem 349 Ribbon shears 383 Soil moisture meter
317 Drip emitter, irrigation 350 Sheet moss 384 Goggles
318 Dust mask 351 Mist nozzle (mist bed) 385 Solenoid valve
319 Duster 352 Spanish moss 386 Pest strips
320 Corsage box 353 Nursery container 387 Propagation trays
321 Corsage pin 354 Oscillating sprinkler 388 Sphagnum moss
322 Corsage snips 355 Peat moss 389 Spray suit
323 Dry foam 356 Peat pots 390 Square point (flat) shovel
324 Enclosure card 357 pH testing meter 391 Rockwool propagation cubes
325 Fern greening pins 358 Fogger 392 Fertilizer injectors
326 Floral foam 359 Styrofoam 393 Ellepot propagation cubes
327 Gas mask 360 Surestik cling 394 Rice hulls
328 Floral knife 361 Polyethylene film 395 Pot covers
329 Floral preservate 362 Polyethylene pipe 396 Rose and stem flower stripper
330 Granular fertilizer 363 Tulle 397 Backflow preventer
331 Floral stem tape 364 Water picks 398 Vermiculite
332 Glass vase 365 Water tubes 399 Water breaker
333 Glue gun 366 Waterproof container tape 400 Water soluble fertilizer
334 Hanging basket 367 Propagation matTENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 16
Floral Arrangement Practicum Rubric
100 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
POSSIBLE SCORE Excellent Good Needs Member
Improvement Score
Arrangement 85
Category Interpretation 7-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Balance 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Creativity 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Depth 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Focal Emphasis. 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Line 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Mechanics 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Scale 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Unity 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Itemized List of Costs 15
Price Range 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Identification and Accuracy 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Total Possible: 100
EXPLANATION OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENT TERMS
Category Interpretation: Design follows objective scenario Focal Emphasis: Design has one area of design that attracts
given the eye to it
Balance: Physical and Visual Line: Movement
Creativity: Artistic inventiveness Mechanics: Professional techniques and application
Depth: Placement of materials at different levels throughout Scale: Proportion
the arrangement Unity: Cohesiveness of design
JUDGE’S NAME JUDGE’S SIGNATURE DATETENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 17
Floral Arrangement Itemized List of Costs
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Quantity FLOWER/FOLIAGE Unit Cost Total
TOTAL FLOWER/FOLIAGE MATERIAL COST
Quantity MATERIAL USED Unit Cost Total
TOTAL HARD GOODS COST
TOTAL ARRANGEMENT COST*
* Participants will be provided the retail price of flowers and foliage that they will use in their arrangement by the event official at the beginning of the
practicum. The markup is built into the retail price of the flowers and the foliage used in the arrangement.TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 18
Job Interview Practicum Rubric
100 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Excellent Good Needs Member
Improvemen Score
t
Introduction
Initial presentation
Gives name
Eye contact 8-10 points 4-7 points 0-3 points
States why here
Handshake
Knowledge of job
Resume
Typed
11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Completeness
Content/Accurate
Application
Legibility 8-10 points 4-7 points 0-3 points
Completed
Knowledge of the floriculture industry/job
Tell me about yourself
Why should I hire you over
What skills do you have for
someone else?
this job? 13-20 points 7-12 points 0-6 points
How would you handle a
What are your experiences
customer complaint
relating to this job?
Response to questions
What are your weaknesses?
BONUS: Would you hire
Where do you see yourself in 11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
this person?
the next 5 years?
Personality
Confidence
Appearance 11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Enthusiasm
Poise
Posture Asks for the job or a
11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Closure (“Thank you.”) decision date
TOTAL SCORE: 100
JUDGE’S NAME JUDGE’S SIGNATURE DATETENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 19
One-on-One Practicum Rubric
75 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs
Excellent Good Member Score
Improvement
Took Initiative 9-11 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Communicated Effectively 9-11 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Exhibited ambition and efficiency 9-11 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Diplomatic and courteous 9-11 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Knew merchandise, prices and policies 9-11 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Accuracy of information collected 9-11 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Closed sale properly 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
TOTAL SCORE: 75
JUDGE’S NAME JUDGE’S SIGNATURE DATETENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 20
Potting of Young Plants Practicum Rubric
50 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs
Excellent Good Member Score
Improvement
Potting Process
Selection of plugs or liners 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Proper planting depth 6-8 points 3-6 points 0-2 points
Labeling of plant/pot 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Correct growing medium level in pot 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Plug or liner arrangement and angle 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Firmness of growing medium 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
General appearance (free from handling damage) 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Response to questions 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
TOTAL POSSIBLE: 50
JUDGE’S NAME JUDGE’S SIGNATURE DATETENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 21
Floriculture Making a Mixed Combination Planter Rubric
75 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs Member
Excellent Good
Improvement Score
Selection of products 6-8 points 3-5 points 0-2 points
Preparation of plant materials 6-7 points 3-5 points 0-2 points
Labeling of combo 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Balance 9-12 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Design 11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Attractiveness 10-13 points 5-9 points 0-4 points
Pricing 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
TOTAL SCORE: 75
JUDGE’S NAME JUDGE’S SIGNATURE DATETENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 22
Mixed Combination Planter Itemized List of Costs
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Quantity PLANT MATERIAL Unit Cost Total
TOTAL FLOWER/FOLIAGE MATERIAL COST
Quantity MATERIAL USED Unit Cost Total
TOTAL HARD GOODS COST
Total Plant Material Cost
Total Hard Goods Cost
Container Cost
Sub Total
TOTAL MIXED PLANTER COST
DATETENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION FLORICULTURE HANDBOOK 2017–2021 23
Floriculture Making and Packing a Corsage Rubric
75 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs Member
Excellent Good
Improvement Score
Wiring,taping, and/or gluing 11-15 points 6-10 points 0-5 points
Use of ribbon 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Design 11-15 points 6-10 points 0-3 points
Wear-ability 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Packaging 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Pricing (accuracy of pricing identification) 7-10 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Pricing 7-10 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
TOTAL SCORE: 75
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Corsage Itemized List of Costs
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Quantity FLOWER/FOLIAGE USED Unit Cost Total
TOTAL FLOWER/FOLIAGE MATERIAL COST
Quantity MATERIAL USED Unit Cost Total
TOTAL HARD GOODS COST
Total Plant Material Cost
Total Hard Goods Cost
TOTAL CORSAGE COST
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Asexual Plant Propagation Rubric
50 points
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs Member
Excellent Good
Improvement Score
Proper sanitation and equipment use 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Selection of cuttings 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Making cuttings 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Preparation of cuttings for sticking in growing media 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Use of rooting hormone 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Selection of growing media 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Sticking of cuttings in growing media 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
Cuttings labeled correctly 4-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 points
Response to questions 5-6 points 3-4 points 0-2 points
TOTAL SCORE: 50
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Disorder Practicum Scorecard
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Member
Member
Member
Member
Possible
Possible
Answer
Answer
Points
Points
Score
Score
1. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 10. Classification #: 1
2. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 11. Classification #: 1
3. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 12. Classification #: 1
4. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 13. Classification #: 1
5. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 14. Classification #: 1
6. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 15. Classification #: 1
7. Classification #: 1 Identification #: 2
Identification #: 2 Chemical Control #: 1
Chemical Control #: 1 Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 TOTAL POINTS 75
8. Classification #: 1
Identification #: 2 CLASSIFICATION:
Chemical Control #: 1 100 Diseases
101 Insects/ Pests / Mites
Cultural/ Biological Control #: 1 102 Nutritional/ Environmental
9. Classification #: 1 IDENTIFICATION:
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201 Black Leaf Spot 402 Miticide
202 Botrytis – Grey Mold 403 Mulluscicide
203 Damping-off 404 No Treatment Listed
204 Downy Mildew
CULTURAL CONTROL:
205 Ethylene Damage
500 Apply Complete Fertilizer
206 Fungus Gnats
501 Correct/ Adjust Temperature
207 Insufficient Watering
502 Correct/ Adjust Watering
208 Iron Deficiency
503 Ladybird Beetles
209 Leaf Miner
504 Nematodes
210 Leafhopper
505 Parasitic Wasps
211 Mealybugs
506 Predatory Mites
212 Nitrogen Deficiency
507 Reduce Relative Humidity
213 Phosphorus Deficiency
508 No Treatment Listed
214 Powdery Mildew
215 Root Rot
216 Rust
217 Scale
218 Shore Flies
219 Snails/ Slugs
220 Spider Mites
221 Stem Rot
222 Thrips
223 Tospovirus (INSV and TSWV)
224 Whiteflies
CHEMICAL CONTROL:
400 Fungicide
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Pinching Plants Rubric
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs Member
Excellent Good
Improvement Score
Selection of plant part to pinch 8-10 4-7 0-3
Use of proper procedures in making pinches 8-10 4-7 0-3
Made proper pinches 8-10 4-7 0-3
Overall effect of making pinches 8-10 4-7 0-3
Answered questions correctly 8-10 4-7 0-3
TOTAL SCORE: 50
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Hazardous Situation Rubric
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs
Excellent Good Member Score
Improvement
Utilize proper personal safety precautions 4-5 2-3 0-1 X4
Utilize proper safety procedures in clearing
up the situation 4-5 2-3 0-1 X5
Proper disposal of problem materials 4-5 2-3 0-1 X4
Utilize proper follow-up procedures 8-10 4-7 0-3
TOTAL SCORE: 75
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Media Selling Practicum Rubric
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Needs Member
Excellent Good
Improvement Score
Identified and appeal to target group 9-12 points 5-8 points 0-4 points
Informed the consumer 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Creativity 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Easy to read or view 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Presented one idea 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Contained essential information 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Grammar, spelling, accuracy 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
Proper use of space and format 7-9 points 4-6 points 0-3 points
TOTAL SCORE: 75
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Team Activity Rubric
NAME MEMBER NUMBER
CHAPTER STATE TEAM NUMBER
Very strong evidence Moderate evidence Strong evidence skill
skill is present that skill is not present is not present Points Total
INDICATOR Weight
Earned Score
5-4 points 3-2 points 1-0 points
Established team One member seemed to One member seemed to No leadership role(s) X 10
leadership role assume leadership and assume leadership.. were established.
others cooperated.
Member All members participated Limited member No member discussion X 25
participation in in discussion before work discussion occurred before occurred before work
began. work began. began.
planning activity
Developed a work- Duties were assigned and Duties were assigned and Duties were not assigned X 25
able plan all had equal parts. all had near equal parts. and participation varied.
Membership Responsibilities were Responsibilities were as- Responsibilities were not X 10
responsibilities assigned with interaction signed with little verbally assigned.
between members. interaction.
were outlined and
assigned
Material was Material was organized Most material was Material was left as X 10
organized prior to and distributed. organized. presented until needed.
commencing
activity
Member All members participated All members participated. One or more members X 20
participation in with leadership pro- had almost no
vided. participation.
carrying out
activity functions
Followed proper All activities resulted in Most activities resulted in Some activities resulted X 25
procedures in completed product. completed product. in completed product.
carrying out
activity
Quality of activity Products exceed mini- Products meet minimum Products below industry X 35
product mum industry standard. industry standards. standard.
TOTAL POINTS: 800
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